Lead, Material Program Manager

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

The Material Program Manager (MPM) will leverage experience in Supply Chain, Program Management, and/or Product Management to lead a cross‑functional team in developing and executing a robust supply chain strategy for the Wolf Pack Portfolio within the Agile Development Group. They will lead proposal efforts and manage material and subcontract activities to support program objectives. In partnership with functional leaders, they will establish tailored, “right‑size​d” processes that support successful execution from early engineering design through the full rate production.

This role will emphasize proactive risk and opportunity management to drive strong cost, schedule, and execution performance. Responsibilities include overseeing material and subcontract proposal efforts, managing cost and schedule commitments, and ensuring compliance with applicable internal policies and external regulations. The MPM will also serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM), responsible for earned value reporting and material revenue forecasting.

In this highly visible role, the Lead, Supply Chain Management serves as the Supply Chain primary interface with Program and Product Offices, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations. The individual will provide subject matter expertise in supply chain management and program management practices, fostering cross‑functional alignment and effective program execution.

• Responsible for leading supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to drive execution, alignment with commodity strategies, supply base optimization, and lowest total acquisition cost on a key development and growth Programs.
• Able to use hands‑on, cross‑functional approaches to identify process inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Must have the passion, business acumen and experience to drive best‑in‑class supply chain processes and efficiencies.
• Manage the flow of critical milestones and project requirements including analysis of supplier capacity and capability. Will ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on‑going adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization.
• Provide technical support for DFx (design for all desirable manufacturability, assembly, test attributes) including reviewing engineering changes and assessment of materials/supply chain impact.
• Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirements.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior Supply Chain experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of…